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Sophie Transou and Wonder Street Win the $1,500 Platinum Performance Hunter Prix

by HITS E-News | 2/26/2015 2:32:38 PM

Sophie Transou and Wonder Street Win the $1,500 Platinum Performance Hunter Prix at HITS Ocala Saturday, February 21, 2015 (ESI Photography) Ocala, Fla. - Juniors and amateurs had the opportunity to jump the same course used in the Devoucoux Hunter Prix, set at 3’. Forty horses jumped the first round course in the Platinum Performance Hunter Prix with scores ranging from 75 to 87 returning for the second round. Sophie Transou, from Tallahassee, Florida, riding her own Wonder Street,...

Tori Colvin and Inclusive Take Home Blue in Final Two Over Fences Classes in WEF Large Junior Hunter 16-17

by Maddy Stover for Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 2/9/2015 10:26:58 AM

Victoria Colvin and Inclusive (Sportfot) Wellington, Fla. - On the final day of WEF 5 competition Tori Colvin and Inclusive were named champions of the Antares Large Junior Hunter 16-17. Inclusive, owned by Dr. Betsee Parker, won three of the four over fences classes, along with a third place finish in the handy hunter round. Colvin exclaimed, "Today he went amazing! He went very slow and nice." Further Lane Farm's horse, Stellar, was ridden to reserve championship honors by Sophie Michaels....

Graffito and Emma Kurtz are the Charleigh's Cookies Large Junior Hunter 15 and Under Champions at WEF

by Maddy Stover for Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 1/25/2015 10:05:51 AM

Emma Kurtz and Graffito (Sportfot) Wellington, Fla. - Saturday morning in the E.R. Mische Grand Hunter ring, Emma Kurtz and Graffito kicked off hunter action on a positive note. The pair earned scores of 84 and 80 to finish first and second in the final two over fences classes of the Charleigh's Cookies Large Junior Hunter 15 and Under divsion. After two stellar jumping rounds, Graffito went on to win the under saddle and finish the day as champion. Giavanna Rinaldi and Bella Luna, owned by...

Hope Smith and Candyland Earn Championship Honors in the Forré Fine Art Low Adult Hunter 2'6" Section A

by Maddy Stover for Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 1/23/2015 8:41:54 PM

Candyland and Hope Smith (Sportfot) Wellington, Fla. - Over two days of competition, Hope Smith rode her own Candyland to the Forré Fine Art Low Adult Hunter 2'6" Section A championship. The duo won three of the four over fences classes and placed third in the under saddle to finish a top the field of 32 competitors. Christy Powell and her own Savion finished the day as the Forré Fine Art Low Adult Hunter 2'6" Section B champions. The pair won both over fences classes...

Say When and Danielle Baran Unbeatable in Triple Crown Blankets Adult Amateur Hunters 36-49

by Maddy Stover for Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 1/16/2015 8:06:56 PM

Say When and Danielle Baran (Sportfot) Wellington, Fla. - Traveling from Toronto, Canada, Danielle Baran and her horse Say When were the WEF 2 Triple Crown Blankets Adult Amateur Hunter 36-49 champions. Baran rode Say When to four over fences victories over the two days of competition. Reserve Champion honors went to Ashley Whitner and her own Larkspur. The combination was second in three of the four over fences classes. Baran bought Say When as he was turning four years old, after trainer...

How to Become a World Equestrian Games Gold Medalist in 5 Easy Steps

by Pete Kyle | 12/19/2014 9:55:49 AM

1. Do ALL the Paperwork. We are going to get this over with first a) because it’s required and b) because it’s the least exciting step. International level reining in the U.S. is supported by three organizations: USA Reining, United States Equestrian Federation (USEF), and International Equestrian Federation (FEI), all of which foster participation, support competition, and establish the rules that ultimately lead to the pinnacles of reining sport – the FEI Reining World Cup...

USET Foundation Receives $1.5 Million Gift

by USET Foundation | 12/11/2014 11:53:09 AM

Joan Hamill Gladstone, N.J. - The United States Equestrian Team Foundation is pleased to announce the naming of the Hamilton Farm Rotunda "The Joan and Corwith Hamill Rotunda". Their commitment to equestrian sport began in the 1950s, when Joan was an integral part of the transition of the USET from the U.S. Army to civilians. This naming is made possible through a generous gift of $1.5 Million made to the Gladstone Fund by the The Hamill Family Foundation. Joan grew up in Chicago riding in...

On-line Medication Report Form Q & A:

by Steve Schumacher | 12/2/2014 5:16:12 PM

• Is it required that I file my Medication Report Form (MRF) on-line? - No, paper forms will still be available at the competition and can be downloaded from the Drugs and Medications web page. • How do I sign the form? -Typing in your name will serve as an electronic signature. • How will I have a copy for my records? - When the form is submitted, an email will be sent back with a copy of the form for your records that can be retained electronically. • How do I get the...

Emily Wagner and WakeUp Awarded $25,000 Anne L. Barlow Ramsay Grant from The Dressage Foundation

by Jenny Johnson | 12/2/2014 10:43:12 AM

Emily Wagner and WakeUp (Ron Berg) The Dressage Foundation is pleased to announce that Emily Wagner of Overland Park, KS, and her American Warmblood stallion, WakeUp, have been selected to receive this year's $25,000 Anne L. Barlow Ramsay Grant. The purpose of the Grant is to showcase talented American-bred horses ridden by United States citizens, by providing money to train and compete in Europe. Emily and WakeUp won the 2011 National Championships for six year olds, finished as 2012...

National Titles Up for Grabs at 2014 The Dutta Corp Fair Hill International

by Helen Murray | 10/15/2014 4:51:24 PM

Molly Kinnamon and Puttin on the Ritz (Shannon Brinkman Photo) Elkton, Md. - The focus of U.S. eventing will be on Elkton, Md., this week as many of America’s top combinations are set to contest CCI2* and CCI3* competition at The Dutta Corp Fair Hill International. In 2014, 160 combinations have travelled to Fair Hill and of those 137 will by vying for U.S. National Titles at the competition running October 16-19. Wednesday afternoon hosted the first Veterinary Inspection; the CCI3* will...